Download E-Books

We have established a list of useful resources that will assist you to develop your business:

Templates Forms

There are many business plan templates available that can help guide you through the process of writing a good business plan. The Business Plan Template (click to download) on the government’s website gives you a detailed outline to follow. Make sure you delete any headings that don’t apply to your business.

We are happy to assist you with Business Plan preparation. As first resource, come to the ‘Smart Start’ workshop.

General knowledge eBooks with tips for entrepreneurs about business planning, exporting, sales improvement.

Business Start-Up

Business Gateway.The business.gov.au website is an online resource for the Australian business community. Business.gov.au offers access to all the government information, forms and services you need for planning, starting, growing or exiting your business. By using business.gov.au businesses are able to comply with government requirements more simply and conveniently. Provides essential business information regarding Insurance, intellectual property, taxation, Grants and assistance and E-business.

Small business support line:

13 28 46

Register Your Business Name Register your business name through ASIC. This is the central point for the latest information about the new national business names register which began on 28 May 2012.

AusIndustry delivers a wide range of programs that support businesses of all sizes across all sectors. AusIndustry has customer service managers in more than 20 offices across Australia, including 15 regional offices.

13 28 46

Domain Names & Web Hosting

Digital Business Provides information and resources about E-business for small business in Australia.

Employing Staff

Fair Work Australia – your gateway to information and advice about Australia’s workplace rights and rules. Whether you’re an employee, employer or contractor with a question about workplace rights and responsibilities, you’ll find the information you need here.

NSW Seniors Card Programme. With nearly 3 million people over the age of 60 there is a market just waiting for you and your business. Become a senior’s card member and get access to this vast and growing market.

1300 364 758

Import/Export

FITA. A member association represent a broad cross-section of the international trade community.

No phone number available

Austrade National Export. The Australian Trade Commission helps business in Australia do business Internationally by providing advice and market intelligence.

FindLaw. Free Australian legal information including legal articles written by leading Australian lawyers on a range of subjects including family law, immigration law, resolving disputes and personal injury.

No phone number available

NSW Business Chamber. Assists businesses to manage people and growth. Can provide information on regulatory and legislative environment, codes of practice and more.

13 26 96

NSW Fair Trading safeguards the rights of all consumers and advises business and traders on fair and ethical practice.

Australian Competition & Consumer Commission.The ACCC promotes competition and fair trade in the market place to benefit consumers, business and the community. Its primary responsibility is to ensure that individuals and businesses comply with the Commonwealth competition, fair trading and consumer protection laws.

1300 302 502

Australian Chamber of Commerce (Canberra). The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) is the peak council of Australian business associations and represents the interests of business at a national level as well as internationally.

(02) 6273 2311

NSW Office of Fair Trading. Administers consumer laws and looks after the rights of the consumer, also advising business and traders on fair and ethical practices.

13 32 20

Department of Commerce NSW. The government agency whose role it is to make business in NSW simple, accessible and fair for employees, consumers and industry.

(02) 9372 8877

NSW Office of Fair Trading. Administers consumer laws and looks after the rights of the consumer, also advising business and traders on fair and ethical practices.

Grants & Assistance Finder helps you locate the grants and assistance programs most relevant to your business. Grants and other funding programs are available from the Australian, state and territory governments, and in some cases from local councils.

13 28 46

Market Research

Thomas Global. Thomas Global has a complete, up-to-date directory of global industrial suppliers and product information. Browse through a detailed list of industrial products and services to access companies within these and many other categories.

Office of State Revenue NSW Treasury. Office of State revenue (administers State taxation), and the office of Financial management (advice on Economic & Fiscal Strategies) are together the NSW treasury Office.